Here is your first look at a press release we will be issuing for our much anticipated golf classic.

Councillors Mike Cohen and Sam Goldloom have announced that Gravel Décarie Chevrolet Buick Cadillac will serve as the title sponsor for the 35^th Annual Côte Saint-Luc Golf Classic, which will take place on Tuesday, July 8 at Meadowbrook Golf Club (8370 Côte Saint-Luc Road). Jazz legend Oliver Jones (pictured), a resident of Côte Saint-Luc, will serve as honourary chairman and lead his own foursome on the links.

Adding to the excitement, Jean-Claude and Louis Philippe Gravel are making available a Cadillac ATS 2014 to be won by the first or only golfer to make a hole in one.

For many years this event was called the Senior Men’s Golf Outing. However, it is no longer tied to age and as a result a number of foursomes have already been sold to groups and associations involved or operating within the city. Starting times range from 7 am to 10 am, with the nine hole Classic followed by a lunch buffet at 1 pm complete with trophies, guest speakers and door prizes, all taking place at the Aquatic and Community Centre, 5794 Parkhaven Avenue. There will be plenty of snacks on the course and souvenir packages upon starting your round on the course.

“The Golf Classic will provide an opportunity to have some fun, socialize with others and enjoy a delightful day,” stated Councillor Cohen. “We are thrilled to welcome Gravel Auto on board. Based on their geographic location at the corner of Decarie and Van Horne, they are the community car dealership for our residents.

Added Councillor Goldloom: “We expect all our spots to be sold out very quickly this year so I urge interested parties, be it as individuals or as part of a foursome, to register without delay.”

Harold Cammy, Alvin Fishman, Mike Cohen, Sam Goldbloom, Jean-Claude and Louis Philippe Gravel.

Councillors Cohen and Goldloom extended their thanks to Harold Cammy and Alvin Fishman of the Parks and Recreation Department for their hard work behind the scenes. Registration is only $27 per player. Payment by cheque must be made out to the City of Côte Saint-Luc. People may also pay with cash, Visa, MasterCard or Interac.

 Registration will open on Monday June 2 at the Parks and Recreation Department Administration office, 7500 Mackle Road, from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm or at the Aquatic and Community Centre daily, from 8 am to 9 pm. There are a limited number of spaces, so interested parties are being urged to register early. In the event of strong rain forcing cancellation, the luncheon will still take place as scheduled and the Tournament will be rescheduled for Tuesday July  15, with the same starting times.

 For any further information contact Alvin Fishman at 514-485-6806 ext. 2012 ([email protected]) or Harold Cammy at 514-485-6806 ext. 2011.([email protected]).